Central Asian Shepherd Dog
Also called Alabai, Alabay, Central Asian Ovcharka, Tobet, Turkmen Wolfhound and Volkodav
- Needs space
- Sheds a lot
- Barks a lot
- Hard to train
The Central Asian Shepherd Dog is a large, powerful breed that is known for its intelligence, loyalty, and protectiveness. This breed is native to Central Asia, where it was originally used to guard flocks of sheep and protect families and their homes.
- Weight
- 99–198 lb (45–90 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 26–31 in (65–80 cm)
- Life span
- 12–14 years
- Exercise
- About 30 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- Central Asia
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
- Strangers: Very wary of strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks often
- Training: Hard to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Drools sometimes
Temperament
Bold
Courageous
Independent
Loyal
Protective
Territorial
Coat colours
Black, brindle, fawn/straw, grey, particolor, reddish-brown and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 110–198 lb (50–90 kg) | 99–154 lb (45–70 kg) |
| Height | 28–31 in (70–80 cm) | 26–28 in (65–70 cm) |
Recognized by
Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
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Sources
- Breed Standards: Central Asian Shepherd Dog | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- FCI Standard No. 335 - Central Asian Shepherd Dog (opens in a new tab)
- Central Asian Shepherd Dog Breed Standard - Dogs Queensland (opens in a new tab)
- Central Asian Shepherd Dog - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).